Oakfield Road, Frome, BA11

Set on a generous corner plot in one of Frome's most established residential areas, 55 Oakfield Road presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow offering excellent potential for modernisation and further extension, subject to the necessary planning consents. Ideally positioned close to highly regarded schools, local amenities and the popular Badcox area of town, the property combines spacious accommodation with a sizeable plot, making it an excellent prospect for those looking to create a long-term family home.

Set back from the road behind a low stone boundary wall, the attractive red brick façade is framed by mature shrubs and established planting, creating a pleasant approach. A gated driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a wider than average single garage, while pathways extend around the property to the gardens beyond.

Stepping inside, a wide and welcoming entrance hall forms the heart of the home, with impressively high ceilings and an abundance of natural light creating an immediate sense of space. From here, the majority of the accommodation is easily accessed.

To the front of the property, a generous double bedroom enjoys a handsome bay window overlooking the front garden. Adjacent are a store room and separate shower room, providing practical facilities for everyday living.

Positioned to the rear, the kitchen enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden and is complemented by a glazed porch, offering direct access outside and providing a useful everyday entrance. Alongside is a further bedroom, equally suited as a home office, hobby room or guest bedroom, depending on individual requirements.

The main reception space lies on the opposite side of the hallway, where the sitting room provides a bright and comfortable setting in which to relax. Double doors open through to the adjoining dining room, creating a flexible arrangement that can be enjoyed as separate rooms or opened up for entertaining. From the dining room, stairs rise to the first floor, where a spacious dormer bedroom is accompanied by a family bathroom and a useful airing cupboard, creating a private upper floor.

Leading directly from the sitting room, the conservatory offers a further reception area overlooking the garden, with double doors opening onto the patio and allowing the outside space to become a natural extension of the home during the warmer months.

Outside, the gardens are undoubtedly one of the property's defining features. Wrapping around the bungalow, they provide an excellent sense of space and privacy, with extensive lawns interspersed by mature trees, shrubs and established planting. Two timber sheds, one thoughtfully divided into separate storage areas, together with a greenhouse, provide excellent facilities for keen gardeners. Whether retained as a productive garden or redesigned to suit modern tastes, the plot offers enormous potential and provides an exceptional blank canvas for landscaping and outdoor living.

Properties occupying plots of this size and in such a convenient location are becoming increasingly rare. With its spacious accommodation, characterful proportions and exciting scope for enhancement, it offers a wonderful opportunity to create a home of real substance in one of Frome's most desirable streets.

NOTES

Electric heating, water services connected. Please be aware there is a substation located within the property boundary.

LOCATION

The house is a short walk from the town centre and its many independent cafés and boutique shops, including Rye Bakery, Projects Frome, Moo and Two, Frome Hardware, Little Walcot and Frome Reclamation Yard. Frome’s popularity has surged in recent years; the town is routinely named one of the best places to live in the UK, thanks to its thriving cultural scene, historic architecture, and beautiful surrounding countryside. The Frome Independent, a monthly market showcasing local artisans and food producers, has helped put Frome on the map, attracting over 80,000 visitors annually.

Transport links are also very good. A mainline railway service runs direct services from Frome to London Paddington, with a journey time of around 86 minutes. Access to the national motorway network is via the A303 (M3) and Bristol Airport is less than 30 miles away.